Video Library
Learning to ski in the 10th Mountain Division
A 1941 training film shows how the 10th Mountain instructor corps taught beginners to ski a modified Arlberg progression. A segment from "Basic Principles of Alpine Skiing." Directed by Otto Lang and Hannes Schneider. Skiers include Sgt. Walter Prager and Pvt. John Jay.
Origin of Biathlon
It started as a military drill, and became important after Finland's skiing army defended against a Soviet invasion.
Early Freestyle skiing
Freestyle in Aspen, 1971. The video claims this was the first hotdog contest, but Waterville Valley claims that honor, hosting a freestyle championship meet in 1970.
Alpine racing and teaching in France (1959)
Pathe newsreel footage (silent) of early skiing in France, beginning around 1909. Shots of Emile Allais.
1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley
Best video footage of the 1960 Olympics, compiled by the Museum of Sierra Ski History.
The Saami: First skiers in Scandinavia
The Saami ("Fenni" or "Lapps") brought skis to northern Scandinavia thousands of years ago.
In Search of Speed: Racers talk about the Hahnenkamm
Jalbert Productions brings 30 years of top racers on the fear and exhilaration of Kitzbuehel's classic downhill.
1952 downhill at Sestriere, with Zeno Colo and Andrea Mead Lawrence
Pathe newsreel footage (silent) of Zeno Colo, Andrea Mead Lawrence and other top skiers. Quick shot of Arnold Lunn at the finish.
19th century skiing in Colorado
Colorado Public Broadcasting shows how pioneer miners, ranchers and postmen crossed the mountains on skis.
Ancient skiing culture in Central Asia
For thousands of years, the Tuvan tribe -- and other Central Asian people -- have been hunting on skis. Check out this National Geographic report.
ISHA: Preserving skiing's history
History buffs explain their passion.
ISHA: Why we love skiing's history
Veteran skiers -- including members of the 10th Mountain Division -- look back at the 1920's, '30s, '40s and '50s.